Contents. 1  Muscle hypertonicity: Causes. 2  Muscle hypertonicity: Introduction. 3  Muscle hypertonicity: Add a 2nd Symptom. 4  Muscle hypertonicity and Body symptoms (5 causes) 5  Muscle hypertonicity and Breathing difficulties (5 causes) 6  Muscle hypertonicity and Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (5 causes)
What is ectropion? Ectropion is an abnormality of the eyelids in which the lower eyelid rolls outward or is everted. This causes the lower eyelids to appear droopy. Ectropion exposes the delicate conjunctival tissues that line the inner surface of the eyelids and cover the eyeball, causing drying of the tissues, resulting in conjunctivitis.
Definition Ectropion is the turning out of the eyelid so that the inner surface is exposed. It most often affects the lower eyelid. Causes Ectropion is very often caused by the aging process. The connective (supporting) tissue of the eyelid becomes weak. This causes the lid to turn out so that the side of the lower lid is no longer against the eyeball. It can also be caused by: